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PCCI, MBC concerned over legislated wage hike

THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and Makati Business Club (MBC) on Thursday expressed concern over a legislated wage hike, saying...

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Japan debt watcher affirms Philippines’ ‘A&’ rating

THE JAPAN Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has again maintained the Philippines’ “A-” rating with a “stable” outlook, citing the country’s resilient economic growth...

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Inflation eases to over 5&year low

By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter HEADLINE INFLATION eased to an over five-year low in May, as utility costs rose at...

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NOAH Business Applications champions compliance solutions for BIR’s Ease of Paying Taxes (EOPT) and Electronic Invoicing System (EIS)

March 14, 2026 marks a mandatory compliance date for large taxpayers and e-commerce businesses under Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Revenue Regulation (RR)...

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Akazawa Starts 8th U.S. Visit for Tariff Talks

HEADLINES Washington, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa on Monday kicked off his eighth visit to the United States for...

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5 Ex&SMBC Nikko Officials Convicted in Market Manipulation Case

HEADLINES Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo District Court on Tuesday found five former senior officials of SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. guilty in a...

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Lutovinov Appointed Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan

HEADLINES Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Yuriy Lutovinov, former minister-counselor at the Ukrainian Embassy in Japan, as ambassador...

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CDP's Noda Seeks to Deepen Ties within Opposition Camp

HEADLINES Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yoshihiko Noda indicated Tuesday that the main opposition party will seek to...

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Kansai Electric to Survey Fukui Pref. Site for New Reactor

HEADLINES Osaka, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Kansai Electric Power Co. said Tuesday it will conduct topographical and geological surveys in the town of Mihama...

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Ishiba Remark on Reducing Dependence on U.S. Not Problem: Rubio

HEADLINES Kuala Lumpur, July 12 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that he does not take issue with Japanese Prime...